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Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%80+43.6Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty78−2.2Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.76SCORE

Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air

Rancho Cordova, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #37Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 46 gas contractors · 4.8★ from 531 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other gas contractors (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air is better than 80% of gas contractors.A
80
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air is better than 77% of gas contractors.B
77
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air is better than 96% of gas contractors.A
96
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air is better than 94% of gas contractors.A
94
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air is better than 78% of gas contractors.B
78
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air is better than 48% of gas contractors.C
48

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air for 8 kinds of job.

Bud's Plumbing, Heating & Air for toilet repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.20
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.80
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$124–$554
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 69/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Toilet repair”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#30 / 37
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 20 Google reviews tagged “Toilet repair”

James6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Greg is the best plumber in Sacramento, and I exclusively work with him for all plumbing needs. Responsive, professional, fair, fast. What else does one want?

Toilet repairDrain cleaning
Ronald3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Axel was wonderful! He was so kind, pleasant, knowledgeable, and professional. He quickly figured out the problem and resolved it for us. You can tell he is very skilled and has a lot of experience. I really appreciated how helpful and friendly he was throughout the entire visit. I would definitely recommend Axel and Bud’s Plumbing!

Great priceToilet repair
minimowalt3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Showed up at a last minute call for a bathroom leakage. Nice and quick and explained to me the issues.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceToilet repair
Cynthia1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Axel came to our home to unclog a severely clogged toilet. He was professional and very calm and helpful. We had already unclogged the toilet just before he got here, but he still checked everything and made sure our toilet was cleared. If we ever need a plumber again, we would definitely call Axel! Definitely recommend!

Paid $1–100Great priceToilet repair
Tom6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Jed Beltran serviced our unit and was fantastic. He thoroughly explained what was going on and not only did he fix our issue, but he improved our situation. Very thankful that we had a great technician come and service our unit.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceToilet repairDrain cleaning
LiftedLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Jed responded super quickly, fixed our plumbing issue quickly & we were back to business without interruption. Thanks buddy!

Toilet repair
Fred9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Jen was very knowledgeable about problem and did tests needed to have toilet fixed

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceToilet repair
C2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Jed B. was early, same day. No issues. Logo on the truck, Bud's t-shirt, identified himself, was in and out within 15 minutes. Grant it not everybody's situation but was efficient, knowledgeable, professional, respectful (pets &home=shoes off), helpful, patient, and most importantly, my concern for water leak…

Paid $1–100Great priceToilet repair
campbell2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Axel was great!

Paid $400–500Reasonable priceToilet repair
LaurenLocal Guide · 4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

This was my first time using Bud’s (my parents have used them for while) and I could not have been more pleased with them! My Mom was at my house to help oversee things, and the tech who came impressed even her! (So much so that she asked if she could request him personally next time she needs someone from Bud’s to…

Paid $400–500Great priceToilet repair
Amy2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Very nice. Very professional. Showed up on time and provided nice service. Would use again

Toilet repair
Robert9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Very happy with Bud’s Plumbing and Axel was great, attentive to details, explained a complicated process and fixed a few odds and ends too small for a service call. This was all after I realized I had a problem just the day before. Recommended!

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceToilet repair
Andy6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Axel did a great job. Got here quickly and got the job done!

Reasonable priceToilet repair
Larry5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Keith replaced the Floodsafe line that was preventing water from flowing into the tank due to clog. He shared some tips and made sure everything worked properly to my wife's satisfaction. Highly recommended.

Reasonable priceToilet repair
Anita16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★

I was scheduled quickly however the tech did not arrive in the estimated time window. When he did arrive he let me know every step and went above and beyond. Thank you!

Reasonable priceToilet repair
Joni4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $1,000–1,200Reasonable priceToilet repair
JohnLocal Guide · 1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceToilet repair
hj8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceToilet repair
Yvonne6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceToilet repair
Phil3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceToilet repair

Price

$417+18% vs typical gas contractors

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 45%Reasonable 47%Overpriced 5%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Toilet repair20$124–$554
Drain cleaning19$57–$393
Water heater installation15$1.2k–$2.5k
Plumbing pipe repair13$251–$1.4k
Plumbing leak detection11$57–$506
Water heater repair7$114–$680
Sewer cleaning7$57–$809
Outdoor plumbing system repair6$261–$2.2k

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